December 11, 2010, 7:01AM

The economy still isn't on track. So what should be done? Slate writer Annie Lowrey provides an excellent look at what the average American voter would have us to do get out of this mess, courtesy of the abundant amount of polling data out there. Full story »

October 19, 2010, 9:55AM

A new negative ad from Republican Tim Walberg goes after U.S. Rep. Mark Schauer over his vote on the stimulus bill and health-care reform. The Schauer campaign answered by putting out a "Truth Squad" video to take aim at some of the claims. Though the video from Schauer's campaign, like Walberg's ad, doesn't tell the whole story. There are... Full story »

October 06, 2010, 1:33PM

Look out Tim Walberg, there's a Democrat in your kitchen! Walberg's latest ad attacking incumbent Democrat Mark Schauer is a little childish. In sort of the same way that his last ad was a little elderly. In it, you see Walberg sitting next to a young child who is counting the money she had been saving. Then a hand... Full story »

October 05, 2010, 1:20PM

The National Republican Congressional Committee has a new ad out that builds on the first ad it released last month, which the Michigan Truth Squad recently rated with a “flagrant foul for lying.” The ad attacks U.S. Rep. Mark Schauer and begins by stating that the non-partisan factcheck.org called one of Schauer's ads "baloney." It then adds that "now... Full story »

August 24, 2010, 8:59AM

In a potential preview of what Republicans in the 7th Congressional District may see tomorrow, House Republican Leader John Boehner is delivering an economic address in Cleveland this morning and is calling for President Obama to fire his economic team. According to The Washington Post, Boehner will say that President Obama should fire Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner and White House... Full story »

November 22, 2009, 7:00AM

Gov. Jennifer Granholm is touting fixes for Michigan's public K-12 schools that she said could qualify Michigan for up to half a billion dollars in federal stimulus funds and ensure high-paying jobs for the future. Great idea, but recent history doesn't seem to be on the side of Michigan's schools. Full story »

November 19, 2009, 11:12AM

The recovery, while boosted by the federal government's $787 billion stimulus plan, will be hampered by a still-recovering financial sector, weak consumer spending and other factors, the economists said. Their forecast sees the economy expanding by 2.3 percent next year and 2.6 percent in 2011. Full story »

November 18, 2009, 2:25PM

The priorities of the study will be to identify new skills and training requirements, identify new career opportunities for displaced auto workers and outline skills gaps and the training needed to compete for green-industry jobs. Full story »

November 16, 2009, 12:16PM

The Detroit Free Press said it analyzed more than 1,800 government reports of primary recipients or expected recipients of Recovery Act money. It said 85 percent of the jobs reported or created were tied to 15 primary recipients, while three quarters of all stimulus awards made to date in the state saved or created one job or less. Full story »

November 02, 2009, 4:36PM

The Benton Harbor-based appliance maker was one of two Michigan recipients last week of some $103.1 million in Smart Grid Investment Grants from the U.S. Department of Energy. Detroit-based DTE Energy won nearly $84 million to install smart meters across its service area in a move that CEO Anthony Earley Jr. would create hundreds of construction and permanent jobs. Full story »

October 30, 2009, 12:13PM

The figures, reported by various media outlets, follow the release two weeks ago of preliminary data that showed the creation of some 30,000 jobs through federal contracts. That report showed just 397 jobs created in Michigan, though a separate report released earlier this month from the state said $3.7 in spending had so far saved or created 19,500 jobs, mostly in K-12 education. More details are expected Friday afternoon. Full story »

October 23, 2009, 4:52PM

The forum will feature an update from Leslee Fritz, who oversees the stimulus program as director of the Michigan Economic Recovery Office. A panel discussion will follow featuring representatives of the Granholm administration's budget office, the Middle Cities Education Association, the Michigan Primary Care Association, and the Michigan Municipal League. Full story »

October 12, 2009, 2:56PM

Gov. Jennifer Granholm is expected to sign a budget bill that would slash K-12 schools by $382 million, or about $165 per student. That's expected to lead to widespread layoffs by school districts across the state. Are we about to wipe out out much of what the stimulus plan was designed to do? Full story »

August 25, 2009, 8:01AM

Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm steps off of an Amtrak train after addressing a crowd about a proposed high speed railway Monday, Aug. 24, 2009 at the Jackson Amtrak depot in Jackson, Mich. The railway, which would connect Detroit to Chicago and have a stop in Jackson, would be funded by federal stimulus money. (AP Photo/The Jackson Citizen Patriot, Katie Rausch)

July 16, 2009, 7:55AM

Hampton Township in Bay County has received a $4.8 million federal grant - the largest in Michigan - to improve its sewer system and lower rates for residents. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced more than $42 million in grants and loans on Wednesday for six rural water and wastewater infrastructure improvement projects. Hampton Township received a grant totaling $4,776,000... Full story »